Director of IT & Security

Description We are a global, data-driven, end-to-end e-commerce powerhouse. With our main offices located in Tel Aviv and our workforce spread across various centers worldwide, we are leaders in our category of personalized, on-demand, classic, and fashionable jewelry. We are currently seeking a skilled and dynamic Director of IT & Security to lead our IT department, managing on-prem and cloud infrastructure of the company. In this pivotal role, you will lead the company’s IT and Security strategy, overseeing both on-premises and cloud environments to ensure a robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure. You’ll manage the full spectrum of IT operations, from system architecture and cybersecurity to vendor management and process optimization, ensuring business continuity and efficiency across all global sites. Responsibilities Oversee IT operations and supervise systems and IT staff both on-premises and cloud Maintain and preserve a 24/7 production environment Plan and manage the company's physical infrastructure and network design Develop, manage, and track the IT department's annual budget including infrastructure, Software & Hardware in cloud and various geographical locations Create and maintain processes and standards for selection, implementation, and support of systems Lead and manage the DevOps and IT teams, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure across all environments. Lead the company Cyber security, operational and projects wise Oversee the company's cybersecurity strategy, operations, and project execution Requirements 10+ years’ experience as a system administrator/equivalent 10+ years’ experience managing an IT department and teams Experience Planning and managing physical IT & Security infrastructure Experience managing medium to large scale windows-based infrastructure across multiple locations Experience with Macs and their relevant management systems (e.g. Jamf) Familiarity with Web & DB servers, mainly Windows based Familiarity with Kubernetes and DevOps - an advantage Familiar with industrial workflows – an advantage Experience in managing remote teams Strong managerial skills both with employees, peers and management level Experience with Procurement processes in medium-large scales Proven skills of IT suppliers/Vendors management Experience with AWS cost optimizations